KY-908 over Turkey Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Kentucky · 0.35 MI SW of JCT Ky 292 · Structure no. 080B00016N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 348
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-908 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-908 over Turkey Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-908 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-908 over Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-908 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is KY-908 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-908 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.